Students Driving School

Pass Plus Courses

Pass Plus Courses are aimed at new drivers helping them become better drivers and receive discounts on their first car insurance.

Students Driving Schools driving instructors are pass plus registered and can conduct pass plus courses in your local areas. After successfully completing a pass plus course you will be sent a pass plus certificate from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

You can then use this certificate to claim a discount on your first car insurance. All Pass Plus Courses consists of completing six modules about different driving conditions:

in town centres

in all weather conditions

on rural and country roads

night time driving

on dual carriageways

motorway tuition

Driving around a town

The first module covers the complexities of driving in a city or town centre, this will include complex junctions, one way systems and town centre car parks. You'll focus on:

observation, judgement and awareness

consideration for vulnerable road users

showing caution

keeping space around your car

parking in town

All weather driving

This module will cover the difficulties of driving in all types of weather conditions. You'll focus on driving at the correct speed, keeping safe stopping distances and the importance of being able to see and be seen in:

rain and sleet

snow and ice

mist and fog

bright sunshine

what causes skids

how to prevent skids

correcting slow-speed skids

braking on poor surfaces

aquaplaning

Driving in the countryside

This module will look at the important key points of driving in the country including:

observing the road ahead

making progress safely

bends, hills, uneven roads and dead ground

pedestrians, horse riders and animals in the road

farm entrances

Slow moving vehicles

Driving at night

This covers the important parts of driving at night. You'll learn about:

the importance of using headlights correctly

adjusting to the dark

judging speed and distance

the correct use of lights and keeping them clean

dealing with dazzle

difficult to see road users

Driving on dual carriageways

Dual carriageways are high speed roads where the two carriageways are separated by a central reservation. You'll learn new skills in:

effective observation and use of mirrors

forward planning and correct judgement

separation distances

how to join and leave a dual carriageway safely

overtaking and lane discipline

the correct use of speed

Driving on motorways

This module is extremely important to newly qualified drivers. It should be taken as soon as possible after passing your driving test. You will learn vital life saving skills including:

journey planning

joining and leaving a motorway, and using slip roads

safe speeds in different circumstances

effective observation

signs, signals and markings

overtaking and lane discipline

courtesy to other road users

motorway fatigue

breakdown procedures

use of lights, including hazard warning lights

debris on the carriageway

Driving instructors from Students Driving School cover the areas of Preston, Blackpool and Blackburn and all their surrounding areas. We offer a very generous discounts on our Pass Plus Courses for all pupils that have learnt with an instructor from this school.